Reds infielder retires to join the front office

Infielder Miguel Cairo has joined the baseball operations
staff for the Cincinnati Reds as special assistant to the GM.

During spring training, Cairo will
serve as an instructor for the Major League and minor league camps.

"Miguel expressed an interest in retiring as a player and becoming
involved with the baseball operations side of the game," Jocketty said.
"He was a leader for us on the field and in the clubhouse and over a very
successful career earned a tremendous amount of respect within the baseball
community. Miguel was a big part of our success the last three years. Our
younger players will benefit from his work ethic and experience."

Cairo, 38, over his 17-year career appeared in 1,490 games for the Blue
Jays, Cubs, Rays, Cardinals, Yankees, Mets, Mariners, Phillies and Reds).

The
playoff veteran made 29 appearances covering 6 Division Series and 3 League
Championship Series.

In 2011 he was the Reds' recipient of the MLB Players
Alumni Association's Heart and Hustle Award for his passion for the game.